Currently, a holder of an F-1 visa can stay in the country until the student finishes a studies program or if the student keeps on meeting program requirements. The report also mentioned that online publication Inside Higher Ed has an estimated 15% drop in overall student enrolment in the 2020-2021 academic year, including a 25% decline in international student enrolment. He also added the rule could bar extensions for international students if the immigration agency decides that a visa holder is not making progress toward their degree. “The proposed rule would require most international students to finish their studies in four years, rather than, however, long it normally takes. Even so, experts see it as a deterrent for international students and others.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 27, 2020 04:30 UTC